Planning

Residential Textiles, Student Start Packs and Window Coverings

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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Planning

22 Aug 2024 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), a not-for-profit organisation comprising 24 UK universities, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process entitled 'Residential Textiles, Student Start Packs and Window Coverings.' This falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically soft furnishings, with CPV classification 39516100. The scope of this framework includes bedding, bathroom textiles, student kitchen start packs, and window coverings, and may potentially extend to linen and laundry services. Key dates for this procurement process include a future notice date set for 18th October 2024. The procurement process covers regions across the UK, segmented into specific lots for localized coverage.

This procurement tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in soft furnishings, kitchenware, and laundry services to gain a foothold in the academic sector. With a total contract value of £4,000,000, it offers significant potential for growth and long-term engagement. Businesses with expertise in supplying and installing bed linen, curtains, kitchenware, and laundry services to large institutions will find this tender particularly advantageous. The involvement of multiple regional consortia such as APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, and SUPC further broadens the opportunities for suppliers to establish or expand their presence across various UK regions.

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Notice Title

Residential Textiles, Student Start Packs and Window Coverings

Notice Description

NWUPC are undertaking market engagement for the renewal of the NWUPC Residential Textiles, Student Starter Packs and Window Coverings Agreement, accessed by NWUPC members and the members of the other participating regional consortia- APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, and SUPC The current framework agreement covers 5 lots consisting of bedding and bathroom textiles, student kitchen start packs and window coverings (lotted regionally).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NWUPC are undertaking market engagement for the renewal of the NWUPC Residential Textiles, Student Starter Packs and Window Coverings Agreement. The current framework agreement is split into 5 lots as lots as follows: Lot 1: Bedding & Bathroom Textile and Associated Student Accommodation Products Lot 2: Kitchen Starter Packs and Associated Kitchenware Lot 3: Window Coverings Scotland Lot 4: Window Coverings Northern Ireland Lot 5: Window Coverings England and Wales NWUPC are seeking the input of the market on several areas related to Lot 1 to 5, to help inform the structure and scope of requirements of this element of the Framework. Additionally, we are looking into the possibility of adding new lots covering Linen and Laundry services to our HE members.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04932b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026918-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39221100 - Kitchenware

39512000 - Bed linen

39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds

39515100 - Curtains

39516100 - Soft furnishings

42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

45421143 - Installation work of blinds

98311100 - Laundry-management services

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Laura Hills
Contact Email
laura.hills@nwupc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612348003

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6FP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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